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# Final Checklist

Before shipping a frontend project, use this checklist to ensure your application is secure, performant, accessible, and maintainable.

# ✅ Code Quality

  • [ ] Code follows naming conventions (camelCase, PascalCase, kebab-case).
  • [ ] ESLint & Prettier run without errors.
  • [ ] No unused variables, imports, or dead code.
  • [ ] Components are small, focused, and under control in size (< 300 lines).
  • [ ] All functions and modules have meaningful names.

# ✅ Project Structure

  • [ ] Folders follow the recommended structure (assets, components, views, services, etc.).
  • [ ] No hardcoded values → configs and tokens are centralized.
  • [ ] Environment variables (.env) are properly managed.

# ✅ Security

  • [ ] All API calls use HTTPS.
  • [ ] Tokens are stored securely (prefer HttpOnly cookies).
  • [ ] No sensitive information is hardcoded.
  • [ ] Inputs are validated and sanitized.

# ✅ Performance

  • [ ] Components use lazy loading where possible.
  • [ ] Images are optimized (srcset, lazy-loading).
  • [ ] Unused CSS/JS is removed.
  • [ ] Critical CSS is prioritized for faster rendering.
  • [ ] Bundle size checked and within acceptable limits.

# ✅ Accessibility

  • [ ] Proper alt text for images.
  • [ ] Forms use labels and provide error messages.
  • [ ] App supports keyboard navigation.
  • [ ] Color contrast meets WCAG standards.
  • [ ] Tested with a screen reader.

# ✅ Responsiveness

  • [ ] Layout is mobile-first and tested on multiple devices.
  • [ ] Breakpoints are applied consistently.
  • [ ] No horizontal scrolling on mobile.
  • [ ] Touch targets (buttons, inputs) are large enough.

# ✅ Testing

  • [ ] Unit tests cover critical functions.
  • [ ] Integration tests verify workflows.
  • [ ] E2E tests cover main user journeys.
  • [ ] Tests run in CI/CD pipeline.

# ✅ Documentation

  • [ ] Project has a clear README.md with setup instructions.
  • [ ] API contracts are documented.
  • [ ] Components include comments for props, events, and slots.
  • [ ] CHANGELOG is updated for releases.

# Key Takeaway

Use this checklist before every release to ensure your frontend is consistent, secure, performant, and user-friendly.
A disciplined final review saves countless hours of bug fixing post-launch.

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